Military Law, United States Army, United States Army - Military Biography, Armed Forces - United States - General & Miscellaneous, U.S. Generals & Military Leaders - Military Biography
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Overview
A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
Synopsis
This first scholarly biography of Hershey (1893 - 1977) and the first historical study of the draft from 1940 to 1970 presents valuable insights into the operation of the political system and the national defense policy. Serving as draft director under six different presidents, he played an important role in home-front mobilization, the evolution of Cold War politics, the treatment of conscientious objectors, blacks, women, and in the Vietnam protest. Flynn reveals the interaction between the private man and the public person.Originally published in 1985.
A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.
Book Details
Published
January 6, 2011
Publisher
University of North Carolina Press, The
Pages
400
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780807896655